UNSPSC 42201807: Medical radioisotope scanners

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used to capture a two-dimensional record or image of the gamma rays emitted by a radioactive isotope concentrated in a specific organ or tissue of the body in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 842382.

UNSPSC 42201807 Medical radioisotope scanners, a Commodity code, spans specialized medical imaging and inspection equipment purchased by state and local government—particularly educational institutions, public health agencies, county aviation authorities, and correctional facilities. Recent solicitations reveal the code captures a broader range of advanced scanning and imaging systems than the title alone suggests: non-radiographic x-ray simulators for radiologic technology training, diagnostic ultrasound equipment, intraoral dental scanners, full-body scanning systems for security applications, and aviation x-ray inspection equipment for cargo screening. These acquisitions typically involve proprietary or licensed equipment, often requiring sole-source or sole-brand justification; highly specialized installation and calibration; manufacturer training and support; and multi-year warranty or service agreements. Purchase values range from $35,000 for educational simulators to $143,196 for bank-of-four dental scanners and $96,093 for clinical ultrasound systems. Issuing bodies include state community colleges and technical colleges (Colorado Northwestern Community College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College), state university systems (Texas A&M University System), state corrections departments (Illinois Department of Corrections), county aviation authorities (Broward County Aviation Department), and school boards (Polk County, Florida).

Recent activity clusters in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas. Colorado Northwestern Community College has issued multiple Documented Quote solicitations between April 9 and April 16, 2026, each seeking one non-radiographic x-ray simulator (budget $35,000, deadline April 16, 2026) to expand its Radiologic Technology program; vendors receive a 5 percent price preference if Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business certified. Valencia College (Florida) posted sole-source procurements in November 2025 for a Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound System ($96,093.00) and four iTero Lumina intraoral scanners ($143,196.00). Broward County Aviation Department issued an RFI (responses due July 28, 2026) to challenge a proposed sole-source designation for Rapiscan x-ray inspection system maintenance. The Illinois Department of Corrections sought bids (due February 11, 2026) for one-year maintenance agreements covering six LineV Clearpass full-body scanners across six correctional facilities. The Texas A&M University System and Georgia Northwestern Technical College each solicited equipment via ITB and eRFQ processes (March 2026) for specialized ultrasound and imaging systems. Polk County, Florida School Board requested proposals (due March 9, 2026) for a VMI Spectrum 6040 C x-ray inspection system. Cooperative purchasing and state-specific procurement channels (Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, Florida Administrative Code, Georgia Team Marketplace) are standard; SDVOSB and small-business preferences appear in educational and state-system procurements.